Articles on immunology

Main methods of treatment of infectious mononucleosis in children Mononucleosis - what kind of disease is it? This is an acute infectious disease, the causative agent of which is most often the Epstein-Barr virus, which belongs to the group of herpesviruses. Infectious mononucleosis occurs with the

Dear Visitors, Every year in Ukraine, there is a significant increase in flu cases during the autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid contracting the flu and knowing what to do in case of illness. How can you catc

Column by Kateryna Mykhailivna Kovbasko, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pediatrician, Pediatric Allergist at the Dobrobut Medical Network Spring in Quarantine: Seasonal Allergies Are Still Here The sun, warmth, and spring air—each year, we eagerly await the arrival of spring. This year, howe

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th

Pains in the right hypochondrium: why the stomach hurts Everyone feels a stomach ache from time to time. Most of the causes of this condition are easily diagnosed and treated on an outpatient basis. But pain can be a sign of a serious pathology that requires emergency hospitalization. It is importan

Every year with the onset of autumn, we mentally prepare for the SARS and flu season and hope that we will be able to overcome it without unnecessary worries and dangers. And protection against the flu in such a situation comes first, because this disease can have very serious consequences. This yea

Methods of treatment of cytomegalovirus in children and adults Cytomegalovirus infection belongs to the herpesvirus family. The disease is latent in healthy people, but is dangerous for patients with immunodeficiency (HIV-infected people taking immunosuppressants after organ and tissue transplantati

Arthritis is an inflammatory process of any origin in any joint. Signs of arthritis of the hands or, for example, the foot, will be similar due to the classic ""five"" manifestations of inflammation. These include redness, swelling, increased local temperature, pain, and impaired function (specifica

Lupus erythematosus - what kind of disease is it. Causes, symptoms, treatment Lupus erythematosus is one of the most complex diseases, which is characterized by an attack of the body's immune system on its own cells. Diagnosis of lupus is usually not difficult, the difficulty is that the pathology a

There are a number of infectious diseases, which are commonly called children's diseases, because they are mainly contracted in childhood. As a rule, children's infections are transferred only once, but they develop stable immunity for life. Childhood infections are measles, rubella, scarlet fever,

Symptoms and treatment of allergies in children. Types of allergies Allergy is an inadequate reaction of the body to any stimulus, which can be both external and internal. The symptoms and treatment of allergies in children are the domain of doctors, but parents should also know the main features of

Symptoms and treatment of rubella disease Measles belongs to the category of acute infectious diseases. It is most often diagnosed in children, the symptoms of rubella in adults are identical. The only way to control the spread of the disease and reduce the risk of infection to a minimum is by vacci

Causes of myasthenia, symptoms Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by decreased muscle tone and rapid fatigue. The causes of myasthenia have not yet been studied. In some cases, the pathology occurs against the background of hyperplasia of the thymus gland, systemic conne

Blood immunogram Immunogram is a complex of laboratory blood analysis studies, its task is objective assessment of indicators of immune status - quantitative and qualitative. A referral for diagnosis can only be given by a doctor if there are sufficient reasons, that is, if the patient has symptoms

Splenomegaly. Causes, symptoms, treatment of an enlarged spleen Splenomegaly - what is it, how is it treated, is it dangerous? These questions are asked by patients to whom doctors have announced such a diagnosis. Splenomegaly is any enlargement of the spleen that can occur as a result of a wide var

Epstein-Barr virus symptoms, treatment According to statistics, 90% of people over the age of 40 have the Epstein-Barr virus in their bodies. Most develop immunity to the virus, but in some cases special treatment (especially supportive) should be carried out. The symptoms of the Epstein-Barr virus

First aid at home for Quincke's edema Angioedema (angioedema) is a local tissue swelling that occurs suddenly. It appears most often on the face (lips, tongue, mucous membrane of the mouth and/or throat, eyelids) or on the hands. Treatment of an allergic reaction in the form of angioedema should be

This question is answered in his article by a pediatrician, children's immunologist of MM ""Dobrobut"" Natalia Bravistov. When I am asked how to strengthen immunity, I first smile and then ask questions. There are many questions. The conversation can take half an hour, or maybe an hour. But sometim